Rail firm could close crossings to speed up line

Network Rail has outlined plans to improve safety and speed up the London to Norwich rail line – with the possibility of closing several railway crossings across mid Suffolk.

MP David Ruffley has written to parish councils across his constituency to gather local opinion on the proposals.

It comes weeks after Network Rail published a report outlining a five-year plan for the line, including options to upgrade signalling technology, building a ‘loop track’ at Haughley to split passenger and freight lines and building additional platforms at Liverpool Street Station.